There has been a lot of talk about electrification and autonomous trucks in the news lately. This coverage made me think about whether the focus on energy efficiency increases or decreases when those so-called disruptive technologies come into widesp…
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Even with disruptive technologies, energy efficiency matters
There has been a lot of talk about electrification and autonomous trucks in the news lately. This coverage made me think about whether the focus on energy efficiency increases or decreases when those so-called disruptive technologies come into widesp…
Reliable Carriers wins ‘Carrier of the Year’
Reliable Carriers has been named “Carrier of the Year” by the 2017 Annual Automotive Global Awards North America.
FMCSA again pushes back driver training rule
Agency moves effective date of last year’s final rule to June.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said it is again delaying implementation of its final rule governing training standards for new truck drivers until June 5.
The notice will be published in the Federal Register on May 23. A preview of the document from John “Jack” Van Steenburg, FMCSA’s assistance administrator, was posted online late last week./>
Class 8 backlog rises close to April 2016 levels
Strong orders surpassed build in April, boosting industry backlogs to their best level since March 2016, according to ACT Research. The order strength in 2017 has largely been by the tractor daycab market.
“In April, tractor daycab orders were…
Class 8 backlog rises close to April 2016 levels
Strong orders surpassed build in April, boosting industry backlogs to their best level since March 2016, according to ACT Research. The order strength in 2017 has largely been by the tractor daycab market.
“In April, tractor daycab orders were…
Becoming an innovative organization
Do you ever wonder how some companies seem to continue to come up with innovative ideas over-and-over-and-over again? Perhaps you imagine they’ve found some magic formula.
The reality is that innovation doesn’t just happen. You need to s…
Becoming an innovative organization
Do you ever wonder how some companies seem to continue to come up with innovative ideas over-and-over-and-over again? Perhaps you imagine they’ve found some magic formula.
The reality is that innovation doesn’t just happen. You need to s…
National Carriers meets FSMA regs, recognizes safety director
Iron Apple announced that National Carriers has recently met the Iron Apple Certification Requirements for FSMA – Food Safety Transport Regulations. The new FMSA regulations went into effect on April 6, and impact food shippers, brokers, and ca…
National Carriers meets FSMA regs, recognizes safety director
Iron Apple announced that National Carriers has recently met the Iron Apple Certification Requirements for FSMA – Food Safety Transport Regulations. The new FMSA regulations went into effect on April 6, and impact food shippers, brokers, and ca…